New owners at Acadia Valley’s longstanding store
Acadia Valley has had a grocery store in their town since 1945. On November 12th of this year Jana Kauppinen re-opened The Store, following decades of faithful service by the Peers family.
Helping kids lead with heart, head, hands and health
A new investment in 4-H Alberta will offer the province’s youth new opportunities to get into agriculture.
Tis the season to practice cyber safety
It’s the month of online shopping and cyber deals, with Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Alberta RCMP would like to remind Albertans to practice cyber safety whenever they shop online.
Penton: Judge, Ohtani should be automatic MVPs
Despite average or sub-par performances in the World Series, Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees are almost guaranteed…
SPORTS TALK: Roughriders will have a more realistic chance next year
CFL teams don't magically immediately become Grey Cup winners simply because they hired a new head coach.
Growing Through Grief: Where Did Joy Go?
Life can be a tricky space sometimes. A loss knocks us off balance and can put us in a place where safety and trust don’t come easily.
Pop 89: Inside Voice Out
What happened? I asked myself, watching the American election results. How did he get in again? Is it because SO many Americans fear anyone who isn't heterosexual?
Check It Out: Spending cut suggestions for government
When asked why she didn't report her stolen credit card, a woman answered, “Because the thief was spending less than me.”
Residents in Alberta’s Special Areas need $22.60 per hour to cover basic costs
New data from the Alberta Living Wage Network reveals that residents in Alberta’s Special Areas now need a wage of $22.60 per hour to cover essential expenses…
Alberta signs onto U.S. energy pact
Premier Danielle Smith has joined the Governors’ Coalition for Energy Security to further support advocacy of Alberta’s energy and environmental interests with key U.S. states.
Be Brave; Be Bold!
If you can think back to your school days, you may recall hearing about something called the Trojan War, fought between the Trojans and the Greeks and written down in verse…
KREW KUTS: A Crossroads Museum Story
Why do we bother having museums? They require thousands of hours of volunteer labour, and their funding is often precarious.
Viva Vitality: Are You Winter Driving Ready?
Winter is closing in and it’s time to plan ahead to get you and your vehicle ready for the winter season.
Town of Oyen Library Booknotes: All’s Fair in Love and Treachery
FICTION: All’s Fair in Love and Treachery / by: Celeste Connally, The Courting of Bristol Keats / by: Mary E. Pearson…
OYEN LODGE REPORT: Special birthdays celebrated this week
Hello, everyone. It's another week of seasons: rain, snow, wind, and sunny days. I think most of us are okay with that kind of weather because the residents are still outdoors walking.
Donations coming in to the Oyen Food Bank
This month, FCSS had their Halloween for the Hungry. Wow! Thank you all for participating. We did good! Thanks to the Badlands Academy for all their work.
Alberta RCMP and provincial policing partners track down the province’s top offenders
As part of a new RCMP-led data sharing initiative, the Alberta RCMP, Edmonton Police Services, and Alberta Sheriffs worked together in a Joint Forces Operation…
KREW KUTS: Calgary Connections - Part 2
These were some of the early settlers who passed away during the last half of 1966 as reported in the Calgary Herald and the Oyen Echo.